Keith Cyrl Harding

KEITH C. HARDING Candler: On Saturday, August 8, 2009, Keith Cyrl Harding moved from his earthly home in Candler to reside eternally with his Lord. He was born May 31, 1921, in Fort Maginnis, Montana and was preceded in death by his parents, Jason and Hazel Harding of Center Moreland, PA, and brothers, Carnes Harding of Sellersville, PA and Kenneth Harding of Center Moreland. He is survived by his wife, Gail; daughter, Dr. Linda Flynn and husband, Roger, of Center Valley, PA; daughter, Sheryl Goddard and husband, Dale, of Washington, DC; son Douglas Harding of Altoona, PA; brother, Darrell Harding and wife, Mickie, of N. Hollywood, FL; grandson, Eric Flynn of Denver, CO; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Harding received a degree in electrical engineering from the Indiana Institute of Technology in 1943. He was employed by the Navy Dept. Bureau of Ships from 1943 to 1956 in Washington, DC. From 1957 until his retirement in 1986, he was employed by RCA as a tech rep/district sales manager in Los Angeles, CA, Lancaster, PA, Washington, DC, and Candler. Mr. Harding was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church for 18 years and currently was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. He taught Sunday School classes for over 50 years and had a high regard for the Scriptures. He was an active member of The Gideons International for most of his adult life. A celebration of his life will be conducted by the Rev. Dennis Thurman at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, at Pole Creek Baptist Church, 96 Snow Hill Church Road, Candler. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to The Gideons Int. Memorial Bible Plan, PO Box 1007, Asheville, NC 28802. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting with the arrangements.